Thursday, February 20, 2014

My fourth graders have been studying all types of figurative language this year. My students just love idioms! During the year we completed many activities using idioms and I decided to take it to the next step and incorporate one in their writing. My students had to use suspense and the idiom "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" in a narrative piece. I gathered stuffed cats and dogs and pinned on an umbrella. I took photos to add to their final writing piece.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

I have been missing in action for a while. I have no excuses other than taking care of me for a change! My house is empty for the first time(both girls at college) and I have been getting healthy, both mentally and physically. I thought I would have more time for blogging but that has taken a back seat. I hope to get motivated and get back into this…I have missed it tremendously!!!

We are having a snow day and will be on vacation next week. Just finished up parent conferences(last ones for the year) last night and feel a little relieved. Today I opened up my computer and created two posters for writing narratives. I hope you enjoy them!